Bill · H.R. 1489· House(119-HR-1489)
Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Mills
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act'', aims to address sanctions regarding Mahan Air. It notes that Mahan Air was added to the Specially Designated Nationals list in 2011 to freeze its assets and prohibit transactions with U.S. parties. The legislation highlights that Mahan Air has facilitated arms and funds shipments and supports destabilizing actions in the region by flying fighters to Syria. The bill identifies the Iran Airports Company as a State-owned enterprise that facilitates Mahan Air's operations. Finally, it requires the President to determine whether to apply sanctions against the Iran Airports Company within 90 days of enactment.
Yes
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+2
The bill enhances counter-terrorism efforts by expanding the scope of sanctions against supporters of Mahan Air.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The bill aligns U.S. policy with efforts to disrupt regional destabilization via terrorist-linked aviation.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
By sanctioning entities that facilitate the transport of fighters, the bill aims to disrupt destabilizing regional activities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Targeting Terrorist Support: The bill seeks to apply sanctions to foreign persons that assist, sponsor, or provide support to Mahan Air, which the text states has facilitated arms and funds shipments and the transportation of fighters to Syria (Section 2(a)(2) and Section 2(a)(5)).
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Asset Freezing: By utilizing Executive Order 13224, the bill works within a framework that freezes assets of entities involved in supporting terrorism (Section 2(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Impact on Foreign Entities: The bill calls for a determination on whether to apply sanctions against the Iran Airports Company, which could impact that state-owned enterprise and those it serves (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(b)(1)).
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Sanctions on Third Parties: Foreign persons that provide financial, material, or technological support or services to Mahan Air may be subject to United States sanctions (Section 2(a)(5)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+2Improves International Alliances+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 4/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina